What is sustainable finance and how it is changing the world Sustainable finance has a key role to play in the world’s transition to net zero by channelling private money into carbon-neutral projects, says the European Union, whose Green Deal Investment Plan aims to raise $1 14 trillion to help pay the cost of making Europe net zero climate change emissions by 2050
Were entering a new era for sustainable investment. Heres why Investors will be better able to allocate capital according to sustainability and climate-related performance of firms, and therefore further incentivize firms to shift to operate in a more sustainable and climate-friendly manner, in what has been called a ‘virtuous sustainable investment cycle’
How the AfCFTA and WTO can boost African investment The investment protocol is targeted at the promotion, facilitation and protection of intra-African investments It also places emphasis on sustainable investment by outlining some obligations on investors towards the host economies
Why investment in sustainable infrastructure is key to financial . . . Several global trends are additionally driving long-term demand for sustainable infrastructure investment through 2050 The clean energy transition is accelerating Renewables are becoming increasingly cost-competitive – 81% of new capacity added in 2023 was cheaper than fossil fuels In addition, we are observing a rapid growth in electric
Al Gore: 3 ways to scale green investment in 2024 - The World Economic . . . Mobilizing sustainable investment is also the goal of the Forum’s multi-stakeholder Financing the Transition to a Net Zero Future initiative Green investments have had a somewhat rocky 2023 At $1 3 trillion, sustainable finance issuance volumes were down substantially from their peak o f $1 8 trillion in 2021, according to magazine The Banker
Why scaling investment is crucial for sustainable development Global organizations are cooperating on scaling investment to help achieve sustainability goals Investment promotion needs to change to target sustainable investments, particularly to help reach climate goals Turkey is implementing this approach by making the SDGs central to its foreign direct investment strategy
Sustainable investment backlash and improving ESG reporting | World . . . In the same vein, there is also a need to streamline what makes a “sustainable” investment or financial product The CFA Institute recently found that almost 80% of practitioners surveyed believe there is a need to improve standards around ESG products to mitigate greenwashing This is something that regulators are already looking at
4 trends driving private market impact funds | World Economic Forum The impact fund market is at an interesting inflection point As pointed out in a recent World Economic Forum whitepaper, over the past four years, these investments, which aim to generate positive social and environmental outcomes alongside financial returns, have seen an uptick in demand, likely from growing awareness of global challenges such as climate change and social inequality among
Financing Sustainable Aviation Fuels: Case Studies and Implications for . . . By 2030, global demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is expected to reach 17 million tonnes per annum (Mt a), representing 4-5% of total jet fuel consumption However, SAF production is lagging behind: to meet likely demand in 2030 requires an additional 5 8 Mt of capacity, which would need to secure final investment decisions by 2026
A new global agreement to facilitate sustainable investment for . . . The Centre for Regions, Trade and Geopolitics works to modernize international rules, national policies and business processes, with the aim of delivering more sustainable investment and trade flows globally, in a rules-based system for the benefit of all Companies and economic state agencies are invited to join the platform as partners